Employment Tribunal claims rose by a staggering 56% last year - the highest level on record!

Redundancy pay claims shot up by 76%, and age discrimination claims increased by 37%.

Whilst the recession can be blamed for some of this increase, the tribunal system itself is criticised by many business groups as being weighted in favour of the employee.

Empire’s Employment Tribunal Unit has extensive experience in representing businesses of all sizes before the employment tribunals.

Our clients often cite our ability to deal with an employee issue right from the very beginning through to the actual tribunal as a real benefit of using the Empire Tribunal Unit.

Our Tribunal Unit will remove the problem, and can handle the claim from initial response right through to the tribunal hearing itself. Throughout the tribunal process we:

• Get involved with initial client discussions.

• Complete the ET3 and response on your behalf including any paper-apart.

• Respond to requests for order.

• Fully assess defence options v settlement options – giving you the full picture on costs and liability.

• Attend Pre-Hearing Reviews and deal with any case management discussions.

• Prepare witness statements (where required).

• Complete the inventory of productions.

• Attend the hearing itself.

Has your business just received an employment tribunal claim? Contact us for a free initial consultation. Our rates are very competitive.

 

Employment Tribunal Insurance

Defending a tribunal claim can be extremely costly. This was recently highlighted when it was reported that a university had spent more than £200,000 defending an unfair dismissal claim. Unfortunately the costs of defending a claim can often exceed the amount of compensation awarded!

Whilst this is an extreme example, tribunals are expensive with average claims costing in the region of £10,000.

It costs nothing for an employee to place a claim, and employees often have the benefit of no win no fee options. Unfortunately, a tribunal is never free for a business. Due to the costs involved in defending tribunals, businesses are often faced with a simple no win option, as even winning a case costs thousands of pounds.

However, our clients can insure themselves against the risks of tribunal claims.  Insurance can negate exposure from both legal costs and awards. Our insurance starts from under £300 per year for complete peace of mind.

Empire is regulated under the Financial Services Authority and our insurance cover is subject at all times to the terms and conditions of the insurance policy and our standard terms of business.

The insurance can only be taken as part of our employment law service – contact us for a quote today and ensure your business is fully protected.

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